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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.16, 1,215.66 and 445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.16, 1,215.66 and 445.40 is: 667.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.16 : 1,215.66 = 445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.16/1,215.66 = 445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.16x = 1,215.66 × 445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.16x = 541,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,454.96/811.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.51

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